Art exhibit: Redbud Gallery, 303 E. 11th St., Houston, 713-862-2532. Two San Antonio artists are participating in an art exchange program as part of Contemporary Art Month. The exhibition, CAMx features the work of Jimmy James Canales and Lee Michael Peterson. Free. Through July 28. Wednesdays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m. and by appointment.

SMU Community Day: Southern Methodist University, 6414 Robert S. Hyer Lane, Dallas, www.smu.edu/ Washington. The university invites the community to participate in a Colonial-style event with crafts and games for the children, craft demonstrations by artists from the Dallas Heritage Village, a historical interpretation by costumed members of the Plano chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and performances by the Heritage Brass Band, a Dallas-based volunteer re-enactment band. Free. July 20. 9 a.m. to noon.

“Bands on the Sand”: Moody Gardens, Palm Beach, 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston. The summer concert series features local and regional bands. Music genres include R&B, rock, country and blues. Ben Cina and Zydeco Dots line up next weekend. $12. Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 10. 6-10 p.m.